The island of Zeus offers endless possibilities. From palm beaches up to 2,000 m high mountain peaks, a world renowned ancient civilization and a famous traditional cuisine. 7,000 adventurous years of history awaken the spirits of older guests and younger heroes.   The Grecotel Creta Palace lies on the 14 km Rethymnon beach, the second most important nesting site for the endangered Caretta-Caretta sea turtles in the Mediterranean.   The hotel is set in a peaceful area yet is within easy distance of Rethymnon town and the neighbouring, lively village of Platanias.     BUS SERVICES Public bus stop outside hotel. TAXI SERVICE On request from reception.   DISTANCES From Rethymnon: 4 kms From Heraklion airport: 79 kms From Heraklion: 75 kms From Hania: 64 kms From Hania airport: 65 kms From Agios Nikolaos: 140 kms

TRAVEL Heraklion & Hania airports are served by Olympic Airways & Aegean Airlines from Athens International Airport, Thessaloniki, Rhodes and other Greek destinations.   Charter flights arrive during summer months from most European & International destinations.   Rethymno & Heraklion harbours have regular passenger and car ferries to Piraeus (Athens), Santorini and other Greek islands.